Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Aroma Therapy among the Nursing Students at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, (DU) Loni, Ahmednagar
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
The art of aroma therapy has been practiced since ancient civilizations such as the Egyptian. Since 1990, nurses have considered that the increased technology of health care their ability to practice holistic care which is positively entrenched in the philosophy of nursing. Nurse is one who takes care of patient’s environment and his treatment plan. Earlier, the massages and therapies were done by nurses; maybe due to specialization and workload on nurses, now this area is handled by aroma therapists. It is necessary for nurses to keep abreast of the recent advancements and developments in the field of health science. Nurses should acquire the basic understanding of the properties of essential oils and knowledge of safe application of a few commonly available oils in their practice. Ideally, if nurses plan to use essential oils for patients or for environment fragrance or aesthetic effects or treatment modality, then nurses should be guided by the professional and legislative requirements of the registering body in their state or country.
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Yogita P Autade
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